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And for the opening act...

December 16, 2010
By leemanchio BRONZE, Commack, New York
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My family is a circus,
a variety of people in one show.
My Mom is the Ringleader
balancing all the acts.
My Dad is the Lion Tamer
controlling all the beasts and keeping order.
Brittany is a tight rope walker
precise and posed in each step.
Tara is a jockey
strong and fierce to ride such horses.
Cary is a clown
inexperienced and always playing around.
And I,
I am the trapeze artist,
an amazing sight to see,
daring to reach new heights.

© Charlotte M., Naples, FL

The author's comments:
This piece is about my family and how we work together in an indescribable way.We are a fun group and this writing shows that. We enjoy the times we spend together and have a good time.
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